SmallRig

SmallRig 851 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods 12 Inch

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12 Inch

Lightweight and Durable Camera Support System The SmallRig 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods (12 Inch) are designed for use with 15mm rod clamps in camera rail support systems. Made from hollow carbon fiber tubes, these rods are incredibly rigid, durable, and lightweight, making them ideal for attaching acc...

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Overview

Lightweight and Durable Camera Support System

The SmallRig 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods (12 Inch) are designed for use with 15mm rod clamps in camera rail support systems. Made from hollow carbon fiber tubes, these rods are incredibly rigid, durable, and lightweight, making them ideal for attaching accessories such as follow focus systems, matte boxes, and shoulder pads.

Specifications:

  • Material: Carbon Fiber
  • Length: 12 inches (30cm)
  • Rod Diameter: 15mm
  • Net Weight: 74g (2pcs)

Key Features

Fit for those rigs with 15mm rod clamps to connect them together with your camera

It can be attached to a wide variety of available accessories, such as follow focus, matte boxes, 15mm rod LCD mount, 15 mm shoulder pad, 15mm rod counterweight and something else with 15mm rod clamp

Machined from hollow carbon fiber tubes

Sturdy, durable and lightweight rods

Pack of 2, 12 inch in length

Specifications

Material
Carbon Fiber
Rod Diameter
15mm
Rod Length
12 inch
Quantity
Pack of 2
Compatibility
Rigs with 15mm rod clamps

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Precisely designed to fit rigs with 15mm rod clamps, ensuring secure connections for camera setups.
  • Offers broad compatibility with a wide variety of available accessories, including follow focus and matte boxes.
  • Constructed from hollow carbon fiber tubes, providing a sturdy yet lightweight support solution.
  • Features a durable design, intended for reliable long-term use in demanding photographic environments.
  • Comes in a convenient pack of two rods, allowing for more versatile rig configurations.
  • Each rod is 12 inches in length, offering a practical size for many camera accessory mounting needs.

👎 Cons

  • These rods are specifically 15mm in diameter, making them incompatible with 19mm rod systems.
  • The 12-inch length might be too short for very large camera rigs or specific accessory placements requiring more extension.
  • Being hollow, while lightweight, they might have different strength characteristics compared to solid metal rods under extreme loads.
  • As a pack of two, users needing an odd number of rods or a single replacement may find themselves with an extra.
  • The carbon fiber material may be more susceptible to surface scratching or impact damage compared to certain metal rods.

Frequently Asked Questions

These rods are designed to be attached to various camera rig accessories that feature 15mm rod clamps, allowing for system expansion.
The SmallRig 851 rods are machined from hollow carbon fiber tubes, contributing to their lightweight yet sturdy construction.
Each rod in this pack of two measures 12 inches in length, suitable for a range of rigging configurations.
They can be used with a wide array of accessories such as follow focus systems, matte boxes, 15mm rod LCD mounts, shoulder pads, and counterweights.
The SmallRig 851 rods come as a pack of two, providing a pair for immediate use in building or expanding a camera rig.
Yes, being machined from hollow carbon fiber, these rods are characterized as sturdy, durable, and lightweight.